US Bridges

Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek

Good

Carbon County, Utah · 5 Mi. Ne. Jct. With US-6 · Structure no. 007004E

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDugout Mine Rd. CO
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location5 Mi. Ne. Jct. With US-6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates39.60793, -110.6368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2010)
Projected traffic765 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Dugout Mine Rd. CO over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.